Welcome to Full Circle Brew Co. If you’re curious how our beers come together, our brewery tours are a good place to start. At our Newcastle upon Tyne site, you’ll be shown around the 30hL brewhouse and talked through the process from ingredients and recipe design to fermentation and packaging. Along the way, you’ll try a selection of our beers and get a better sense of what goes into each one.
If you’re looking for a Newcastle brewery tour, this is a straightforward, well-rounded introduction to how local craft beer is made.
A Live Q&A
What To Expect On A Full Circle Brewery Tour
An Expert-Led Walk Among the Equipment
Be welcomed into our Newcastle-based brewery by a member of the Full Circle Brew Co team as your Newcastle Brewery Tour gets underway. You’ll be guided through how our beers are made, with a look at the process that’s helped make our tours popular since launching in 2021.
Your ticket gives you access beyond the Taproom glass wall, where we’ll walk you through the brewing process, the equipment behind it, and what goes into making Full Circle Brew Co beers what they are.
A Live Q&A
On your Newcastle Brewery Tour, you’ll also have the chance to take part in a live Q&A with one of our knowledgeable team. It’s your opportunity to ask anything you’ve been curious about, whether it’s about our beers, the brewing process, or craft beer more generally.
Our friendly team are on hand throughout to answer questions, so you can dig into the details at your own pace. Whether you’ve got a specific topic in mind or something comes up on the day, it’s a relaxed way to learn more about how Full Circle Brew Co beers are made.
A Tasting To Conclude
To conclude your Newcastle Brewery Tour, you’ll be served a flight of 3 fresh Full Circle Brew Co beers. Each flight includes 1/3 pint pours of beers brewed recently on the very equipment you’ve just seen in action.
After the tour and Q&A, there’s no better way to finish than relaxing in our Newcastle-based taproom and enjoying a curated tasting flight.
You might sample our award-winning IPA Looper, alongside a selection of other highly rated beers. The lineup changes regularly depending on what’s fresh and what the team is currently enjoying, giving you a true snapshot of what’s happening in the brewery at the time of your visit.
Ways To Purchase A Full Circle Brewery Tour
Want to give someone the gift of a brewery tour but not sure when they’ll be free? Our brewery tour vouchers make it easy. Simply purchase a voucher and let them choose a date that suits them. It gives full flexibility to book the experience at their own pace, whether that’s next week or further down the line.
It’s a straightforward way to gift a Newcastle Brewery Tour at Full Circle Brew Co, letting them enjoy a guided tour of the brewery, tastings, and a behind-the-scenes look whenever the time is right for them.
If you already know the date and time you’d like to join us, you can book directly through our Brewery Tour Ticket page. Simply choose the session that works best for you, select your tickets, and complete the booking in a few easy steps.
Once confirmed, your place on the Newcastle Brewery Tour is secured and you’ll receive all the details you need ahead of your visit.
Accessibility
If you use a wheelchair or have any mobility needs that may affect access to stairs or tighter spaces, please drop us an email before your visit. We’ll do our best to make suitable adjustments so your experience is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Where to find us!
Why choose Full Circle as your Newcastle Brewery Tour?
People choose Full Circle Brew Co for a Newcastle Brewery Tour because it’s a working brewery experience, not a staged attraction. You’re in the actual production space, seeing how beer is brewed from start to finish on a 30hL brewhouse, not just a display setup.The tour is led by the team who make the beer, so you get direct insight into recipes, process, and decision-making rather than a scripted talk. It’s informal, open, and built around questions, so you can dig into whatever interests you most about brewing.
You also get to try the beers in the same place they’re made, including fresh releases and core favourites like IPA Looper. That link between production and tasting is a big part of the experience.Finally, the location on the edge of Ouseburn puts it close to one of Newcastle’s key cultural areas, making it easy to combine with a wider visit to the city.
How long is a brewery tour?
The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes in total, including a 45-minute guided tour followed by a tasting flight and informal chat of around 15–45 minutes, depending on questions and pace.
Are children allowed on tours?
Brewery tours are strictly 18+ for safety reasons. If you’re visiting with someone under 18, they are welcome in our taproom, which is child-friendly, provided they are accompanied at all times by another responsible adult.
Are the tours wheelchair accesable?
If you use a wheelchair or have any mobility needs that may affect access to stairs or tighter spaces, please drop us an email to bar@fullcirclebrewing.co.uk before your visit. We’ll do our best to make suitable adjustments so your experience is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Do I have to wear any specific clothing?
We recommend wearing flat, closed-toe shoes rather than heels for safety. Please keep in mind that you’ll be walking around an active brewery, where floors can occasionally be slippery.
The brewery is also not temperature controlled like a typical venue it can be quite cold in winter and warm in summer so we suggest dressing appropriately for the conditions on the day.
Is there nearby parking?
Yes, we have a car park located directly outside the brewery. When you arrive, you’ll find a QR code outside the taproom entrance that you can scan to register for up to 4 hours of free parking.
How do I book a tour with a brewery tour voucher?
Once you’ve chosen your preferred date, please email bar@fullcirclebrewing.co.uk and a member of the team will get back to you to confirm your booking.
What If I don't drink beer, can I subsitute the flight of beers for something else?
Of course. Just let a member of our bar team know and we’ll be happy to provide a suitable substitute for you.
Are Full Circle beer flights vegan?
Yes, all beers brewed by Full Circle are vegan-friendly!
